Barangay Profile

Barangay La Fortuna

Veruela, Agusan del Sur, Region XIII

PSGC 1600313004 ZIP 8509
5,669 Population
1st of 20 By Population
38.1 m Elevation
8509 ZIP Code
Philippines Caraga Agusan del Sur Veruela Barangays La Fortuna
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Barangay La Fortuna is a barangay in Veruela, Agusan del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1600313004 with ZIP code 8509, it had a 2020 Census population of 5,669. That makes it the 1st most populous of Veruela's 20 barangays (13.2% of the municipal total of 43,085). It sits at about 38.1 m above sea level at coordinates 8.0257, 125.9137.

Overview

Barangay La Fortuna is a local community situated within Veruela, Agusan del Sur. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay La Fortuna is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether La Fortuna is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Veruela, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 2,542 — —
1995 Sep 1 4,699 +12.2% 2,157
2000 May 1 3,982 -3.49% -717
2007 Aug 1 4,765 +2.51% 783
2010 May 1 6,045 +9.05% 1,280
2015 Aug 1 6,418 +1.15% 373
2020 May 1 5,669 -2.58% -749
2,542
4,699
3,982
4,765
6,045
6,418
5,669
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay La Fortuna is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in Veruela.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 144 2.24%
1 to 4 676 10.53%
5 to 9 828 12.9%
10 to 14 799 12.45%
15 to 19 690 10.75%
20 to 24 683 10.64%
25 to 29 560 8.73%
30 to 34 404 6.29%
35 to 39 371 5.78%
40 to 44 301 4.69%
45 to 49 270 4.21%
50 to 54 192 2.99%
55 to 59 169 2.63%
60 to 64 121 1.89%
65 to 69 70 1.09%
70 to 74 69 1.08%
75 to 79 45 0.7%
80 and over 26 0.41%
Under 1
144
1 to 4
676
5 to 9
828
10 to 14
799
15 to 19
690
20 to 24
683
25 to 29
560
30 to 34
404
35 to 39
371
40 to 44
301
45 to 49
270
50 to 54
192
55 to 59
169
60 to 64
121
65 to 69
70
70 to 74
69
75 to 79
45
80 and over
26
2,447

Young population (0-14) · 38.13%

3,761

Working-age population (15-64) · 58.6%

210

Older population (65+) · 3.27%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay La Fortuna is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in Veruela.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 437 5.82
1995 Sep 1 839 5.6
2000 May 1 736 5.41
2007 Aug 1 912 5.22
2010 May 1 1,157 5.22
2015 Aug 1 1,257 5.06
437
839
736
912
1,157
1,257
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

1st of 20

Relative rank among Veruela's barangays by 2020 population.

38.1 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 47.5 m municipal median.

Barangay La Fortuna is located at approximately 8.0257, 125.9137 (8°01'33" N, 125°54'49" E) on Mindanao , roughly 38.1 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Caraga is exposed to several tropical cyclones each season, less often than the eastern and northern seaboards.

Moderate
Earthquake

Caraga is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Flooding

Localized flooding can occur during heavy rainfall, depending on drainage and proximity to rivers and low ground.

Moderate

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay La Fortuna in municipality of Veruela, province of Agusan del Sur is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name La Fortuna
PSGC Code 1600313004
Population (2020) 5,669
Rank in Municipality 1st of 20
Coordinates 8.0257, 125.9137 (8°01'33" N, 125°54'49" E)
Elevation 38.1 m above sea level
City / Municipality Veruela
Province Agusan del Sur
Region Caraga
ZIP Code 8509

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Veruela.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Veruela

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay La Fortuna and the wider Veruela area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay La Fortuna located?

Barangay La Fortuna is a barangay in Veruela, Agusan del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1600313004 with ZIP code 8509, it had a 2020 Census population of 5,669. That makes it the 1st most populous of Veruela's 20 barangays (13.2% of the municipal total of 43,085). It sits at about 38.1 m above sea level at coordinates 8.0257, 125.9137.

What is the population of Barangay La Fortuna?

5,669 as of the 2020 Census, the 1st largest of Veruela's 20 barangays (13.2% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay La Fortuna?

The PSGC code is 1600313004, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay La Fortuna?

ZIP 8509, covering Veruela and its barangays.

How many barangays does Veruela have?

20 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.